Jacob Markstrom G NJ Fri 3/20/15 3:44 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom is slated to start Sunday's road game against the Coyotes.
Recalled by the Canucks in late February in the wake of Ryan Miller's long-term knee injury, Markstrom made just his second appearance in a little less than a month Thursday against the Blue Jackets, stopping both shots he faced while relieving a struggling Eddie Lack in the team's 5-2 loss. The outing was one of Lack's worst efforts of the season, but it won't do much to loosen his grip on the regular starting gig, as he's been mostly dependable since filling in for Miller. As a result, expect Markstrom's workload to remain minimal the rest of the way, as Sunday's starting appointment looks to be only a measure to get Lack some rest during the Canucks' weekend back-to-back set. While Markstrom's season-long value is thus limited, the 25-year-old should at least make for an appealing streaming option, given that the Coyotes currently sit 29th in the league in goals per game.
